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Privoxy Frequently Asked Questions

Copyright © 2001, 2002 by - Privoxy Developers -

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This FAQ gives quick answers to frequently asked questions about - Privoxy. - It can't and doesn't replace the - User Manual. - -

Privoxy is a web proxy with advanced filtering - capabilities for protecting privacy, filtering web page content, managing - cookies, controlling access, and removing ads, banners, pop-ups and other - obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a very - flexible configuration and can be customized to suit individual needs and - tastes. Privoxy has application for both - stand-alone systems and multi-user networks.

Privoxy is based on Internet - Junkbuster (tm).

Please note that this document is constantly evolving. This copy represents - the state at the release of version 3.1.1. - You can find the latest version of the document at http://www.privoxy.org/faq/. - Please see the Contact section if you want to - contact the developers. -

Table of Contents
1. General Information
1.1. What is this new version of Privoxy?
1.2. Why "Privoxy"? Why a name change at all?
1.3. How does Privoxy differ -from the old Junkbuster?
1.4. What is a "proxy"? How does -Privoxy work?
1.5. How does Privoxy know what is -an ad, and what is not?
1.6. Can Privoxy make mistakes? -This does not sound very scientific.
1.7. My browser does the same things as -Privoxy. Why should I use -Privoxy at all?
1.8. Is there is a license or fee? What about a -warranty? Registration?
1.9. I would like to help you, what do I do?
1.9.1. Money Money Money
1.9.2. Software
1.9.3. You want to work with us?
2. Installation
2.1. Which browsers are supported by Privoxy?
2.2. Which operating systems are supported?
2.3. Can I install - Privoxy over Junkbuster?
2.4. I just installed Privoxy. Is there anything -special I have to do now?
2.5. What is the proxy address of Privoxy?
2.6. I just installed Privoxy, and nothing is happening. -All the ads are there. What's wrong?
3. Configuration
3.1. Where can I get updated Actions Files?
3.2. Can I use my old config files?
3.3. What is an "actions" file?
3.4. The "actions" concept confuses me. Please list -some of these "actions".
3.5. How are actions files configured? What is the easiest -way to do this?
3.6. There are several different "actions" files. What are -the differences?
3.7. How can I make my Yahoo/Hotmail/GMX account work?
3.8. What's the difference between the -"Cautious", "Medium" and "Advanced" defaults?
3.9. Why can I change the configuration -with a browser? Does that not raise security issues?
3.10. What is the default.filter file? What is a "filter"?
3.11. How can I set up Privoxy to act as a proxy for my - LAN?
3.12. Instead of ads, now I get a checkerboard pattern. I don't want to see anything.
3.13. Why would anybody want to see a checkerboard pattern?
3.14. I see some images being replaced by a text -instead of the checkerboard image. Why and how do I get rid of this?
3.15. Can Privoxy run as a service -on Win2K/NT?
3.16. How can I make Privoxy work with other -proxies like Squid?
3.17. Can I just set Privoxy to use port 80 -and thus avoid individual browser configuration?
3.18. Can Privoxy run as a "transparent" proxy?
4. Miscellaneous
4.1. How much does Privoxy slow my browsing down? This -has to add extra time to browsing.
4.2. I noticed considerable -delays in page requests compared to the old Junkbuster. What's wrong?
4.3. What are "http://config.privoxy.org/" and -"http://p.p/"?
4.4. Do you still maintain the blocklists?
4.5. How can I submit new ads?
4.6. How can I hide my IP address?
4.7. Can Privoxy guarantee I am anonymous?
4.8. Might some things break because header information or -content is being altered?
4.9. Can Privoxy act as a "caching" proxy to -speed up web browsing?
4.10. What about as a firewall? Can Privoxy protect me?
4.11. I have large empty spaces / a checkerboard pattern now where -ads used to be. Why?
4.12. How can Privoxy filter Secure (HTTPS) URLs?
4.13. Privoxy runs as a "server". How -secure is it? Do I need to take any special precautions?
4.14. How can I temporarily disable Privoxy?
4.15. When "disabled" is Privoxy totally -out of the picture?
4.16. My logs show Privoxy "crunches" -ads, but also its own CGI pages. What is a "crunch"?
4.17. Can Privoxy effect files that I download -from a webserver? FTP server?
4.18. Where can I find more information about Privoxy -and related issues?
5. Troubleshooting
5.1. I just upgraded and am getting "connection refused" -with every web page?
5.2. I just added a new rule, but the steenkin ad is -still getting through. How?
5.3. One of my favorite sites does not work with Privoxy. -What can I do?
5.4. After installing Privoxy, I have to log in -every time I start IE. What gives?
5.5. I cannot connect to any FTP sites. Privoxy - seems to be blocking me.
5.6. In Mac OSX, I can't configure Microsoft Internet Explorer to use - Privoxy as the HTTP proxy.
5.7. In Mac OSX, I dragged the Privoxy folder to the trash in order to - uninstall it. Now the finder tells me I don't have sufficient privileges to - empty the trash.
5.8. I get a completely blank page at one site. "View Source" - shows only: <html><body></body></html>.
6. Contacting the developers, Bug Reporting and Feature Requests
6.1. Get Support
6.2. Report Bugs
6.3. Request New Features
6.4. Report Ads or Other Actions-Related Problems
6.5. Other
7. Privoxy Copyright, License and History
7.1. License
7.2. History
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Copyright © + 2001-2011 by Privoxy + Developers

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This FAQ gives quick answers to frequently asked questions about + Privoxy. It is + not a substitute for the Privoxy User Manual.

+ +

What is Privoxy?

+ +

Privoxy is a non-caching web proxy with advanced filtering + capabilities for enhancing privacy, modifying web page data and + HTTP headers, controlling access, and removing ads and other + obnoxious Internet junk. Privoxy has a flexible configuration and + can be customized to suit individual needs and tastes. It has + application for both stand-alone systems and multi-user + networks.

+ +

Privoxy is Free Software and licensed under the GNU GPLv2.

+ +

Privoxy is an associated project of Software in the Public + Interest (SPI).

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Helping hands and donations are welcome:

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Please note that this document is a work in progress. This copy + represents the state at the release of version 3.0.22. You can find + the latest version of the document at http://www.privoxy.org/faq/. Please see the Contact section if you want to contact the + developers.

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Table of Contents
+ +
1. General Information
+ +
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+
1.1. Who should give + Privoxy a try?
+ +
1.2. Is Privoxy the best + choice for me?
+ +
1.3. What is a "proxy"? How does Privoxy work?
+ +
1.4. Does Privoxy do + anything more than ad blocking?
+ +
1.5. What is this new version of + "Junkbuster"?
+ +
1.6. Why "Privoxy"? Why change the name from Junkbuster at + all?
+ +
1.7. How does Privoxy differ + from the old Junkbuster?
+ +
1.8. How does Privoxy know + what is an ad, and what is not?
+ +
1.9. Can Privoxy make mistakes? + This does not sound very scientific.
+ +
1.10. Will I have to configure + Privoxy before I can use it?
+ +
1.11. Can Privoxy run as a server + on a network?
+ +
1.12. My browser does the + same things as Privoxy. Why should I use Privoxy at all?
+ +
1.13. Why should I trust + Privoxy?
+ +
1.14. Is there is a license or + fee? What about a warranty? Registration?
+ +
1.15. Can Privoxy remove + spyware? Adware? Viruses?
+ +
1.16. Can I use Privoxy with + other ad-blocking software?
+ +
1.17. I would like + to help you, what can I do?
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1.17.1. Would you like + to participate?
+ +
1.17.2. Would you like to + donate?
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2. Installation
+ +
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2.1. Which browsers + are supported by Privoxy?
+ +
2.2. Which operating + systems are supported?
+ +
2.3. Can I use + Privoxy with my email client?
+ +
2.4. I just installed + Privoxy. Is there anything special I have to do now?
+ +
2.5. What is the proxy + address of Privoxy?
+ +
2.6. I just installed + Privoxy, and nothing is happening. All the ads are there. What's + wrong?
+ +
2.7. I get a "Privoxy is not being used" dummy page although + Privoxy is running and being used.
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3. Configuration
+ +
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+
3.1. What exactly is an + "actions" file?
+ +
3.2. The "actions" concept confuses me. Please list some of + these "actions".
+ +
3.3. How are actions + files configured? What is the easiest way to do this?
+ +
3.4. There are several + different "actions" files. What are + the differences?
+ +
3.5. Where can I get + updated Actions Files?
+ +
3.6. Can I use my old + config files?
+ +
3.7. Why is the + configuration so complicated?
+ +
3.8. How can I make my + Yahoo/Hotmail/Gmail account work?
+ +
3.9. What's the + difference between the "Cautious", + "Medium" and "Advanced" defaults?
+ +
3.10. Why can I + change the configuration with a browser? Does that not raise + security issues?
+ +
3.11. What is the + default.filter file? What is a + "filter"?
+ +
3.12. How can I set up + Privoxy to act as a proxy for my LAN?
+ +
3.13. Instead of ads, now + I get a checkerboard pattern. I don't want to see + anything.
+ +
3.14. Why would anybody + want to see a checkerboard pattern?
+ +
3.15. I see some images + being replaced with text instead of the checkerboard image. Why + and how do I get rid of this?
+ +
3.16. Can Privoxy run as + a service on Win2K/NT/XP?
+ +
3.17. How can I make + Privoxy work with other proxies?
+ +
3.18. Can I just set + Privoxy to use port 80 and thus avoid individual browser + configuration?
+ +
3.19. Can Privoxy + run as a "transparent" proxy?
+ +
3.20. Can Privoxy + run as a "intercepting" + proxy?
+ +
3.21. How can I + configure Privoxy for use with Outlook?
+ +
3.22. How can I + have separate rules just for HTML mail?
+ +
3.23. I sometimes + notice cookies sneaking through. How?
+ +
3.24. Are all + cookies bad? Why?
+ +
3.25. How can I + allow permanent cookies for my trusted sites?
+ +
3.26. Can I have + separate configurations for different users?
+ +
3.27. Can I set-up + Privoxy as a whitelist of "good" + sites?
+ +
3.28. How can I turn + off ad-blocking?
+ +
3.29. How can I have + custom template pages, like the BLOCKED page?
+ +
3.30. How can I remove + the "Go There Anyway" link from the + BLOCKED + page?
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4. Miscellaneous
+ +
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+
4.1. How much does Privoxy slow my + browsing down? This has to add extra time to browsing.
+ +
4.2. I notice considerable + delays in page requests. What's wrong?
+ +
4.3. What are + "http://config.privoxy.org/" and "http://p.p/"?
+ +
4.4. How can I submit new ads, or + report problems?
+ +
4.5. If I do submit missed ads, + will they be included in future updates?
+ +
4.6. Why doesn't anyone answer + my support request?
+ +
4.7. How can I hide my IP + address?
+ +
4.8. Can Privoxy guarantee I am + anonymous?
+ +
4.9. A test site says I am not + using a Proxy.
+ +
4.10. How do I use Privoxy together + with Tor?
+ +
4.11. Might some things break + because header information or content is being altered?
+ +
4.12. Can Privoxy act as a + "caching" proxy to speed up web + browsing?
+ +
4.13. What about as a firewall? + Can Privoxy protect me?
+ +
4.14. I have large empty spaces / + a checkerboard pattern now where ads used to be. Why?
+ +
4.15. How can Privoxy filter + Secure (HTTPS) URLs?
+ +
4.16. Privoxy runs as a + "server". How secure is it? Do I need + to take any special precautions?
+ +
4.17. Can I temporarily disable + Privoxy?
+ +
4.18. When "disabled" is Privoxy totally out of the + picture?
+ +
4.19. How can I tell Privoxy to + totally ignore certain sites?
+ +
4.20. My logs show Privoxy + "crunches" ads, but also its own + internal CGI pages. What is a "crunch"?
+ +
4.21. Can Privoxy effect files + that I download from a webserver? FTP server?
+ +
4.22. I just downloaded a Perl + script, and Privoxy altered it! Yikes, what is wrong!
+ +
4.23. Should I continue to use + a "HOSTS" file for + ad-blocking?
+ +
4.24. Where can I find more + information about Privoxy and related issues?
+ +
4.25. I've noticed that Privoxy + changes "Microsoft" to "MicroSuck"! Why are you manipulating my + browsing?
+ +
4.26. Does Privoxy produce + "valid" HTML (or XHTML)?
+ +
4.27. How did you manage + to get Privoxy on my computer without my consent?
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5. Troubleshooting
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5.1. I cannot connect to any + websites. Or, I am getting "connection + refused" message with every web page. Why?
+ +
5.2. Why am I getting a 503 + Error (WSAECONNREFUSED) on every page?
+ +
5.3. I just added a new rule, + but the steenkin ad is still getting through. How?
+ +
5.4. One of my favorite sites + does not work with Privoxy. What can I do?
+ +
5.5. After installing Privoxy, I + have to log in every time I start IE. What gives?
+ +
5.6. I cannot connect to any FTP + sites. Privoxy is blocking me.
+ +
5.7. In Mac OS X, I can't + configure Microsoft Internet Explorer to use Privoxy as the HTTP + proxy.
+ +
5.8. In Mac OS X, I + dragged the Privoxy folder to the trash in order to uninstall it. + Now the finder tells me I don't have sufficient privileges to + empty the trash.
+ +
5.9. In Mac OS X Panther + (10.3), images often fail to load and/or I experience random + delays in page loading. I'm using localhost as my browser's proxy setting.
+ +
5.10. I just + upgraded to Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and now Privoxy has stopped working.
+ +
5.11. I get a completely + blank page at one site. "View Source" + shows only: <html><body></body></html>. + Without Privoxy the page loads fine.
+ +
5.12. My logs show many + "Unable to get my own hostname" lines. + Why?
+ +
5.13. When I try to launch + Privoxy, I get an error message "port 8118 is + already in use" (or similar wording). Why?
+ +
5.14. Pages with UTF-8 + fonts are garbled.
+ +
5.15. Why are binary + files (such as images) corrupted when Privoxy is used?
+ +
5.16. What is the + "demoronizer" and why is it + there?
+ +
5.17. Why do I keep seeing + "PrivoxyWindowOpen()" in raw source + code?
+ +
5.18. I am getting too many + DNS errors like "404 No Such Domain". + Why can't Privoxy do this better?
+ +
5.19. At one site Privoxy just + hangs, and starts taking all CPU. Why is this?
+ +
5.20. I just installed + Privoxy, and all my browsing has slowed to a crawl. What + gives?
+ +
5.21. Why do my filters + work on some sites but not on others?
+ +
5.22. On some HTTPS sites + my browser warns me about unauthenticated content, the URL bar + doesn't get highlighted and the lock symbol appears to be broken. + What's going on?
+ +
5.23. I get selinux error + messages. How can I fix this?
+ +
5.24. I compiled + Privoxy with Gentoo's portage + and it appears to be very slow. Why?
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6. Contacting the developers, Bug + Reporting and Feature Requests
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6.1. Please + provide sufficient information
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6.2. Get + Support
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6.3. Reporting + Problems
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6.3.1. Reporting Ads + or Other Configuration Problems
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6.3.2. Reporting + Bugs
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6.4. Reporting + security problems
+ +
6.5. Request New + Features
+ +
6.6. Mailing + Lists
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7. Privoxy Copyright, License and + History
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7.1. License
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7.2. History
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